Description
Rock Bar’s exposed cliffside location made the six-month sound-system project a major logistical and engineering undertaking. Difficult access, irregular terrain and extreme saltwater exposure required extensive planning and new infrastructure throughout the venue.
The objective was consistent, high-quality sound across the venue’s different areas and music programmes, with straightforward daily control and long-term reliability.
Client
Ayana Resort
Services
The marine-grade Lynx loudspeakers and subwoofers are hand-built in Valencia, Spain, with a custom RAL finish matched to Rock Bar’s stonework and tropical landscaping. Their placement along the cliffs balances sound coverage with visual integration and exposure to the sea.
To serve low-impedance speakers distributed across the venue, amplifiers and processors are split between four locations. Two new climate-controlled amplifier rooms were added to the two existing rooms.
The installation required extensive new cable runs, concrete work and equipment transport across difficult cliff access. Individual tuning, level setting and delay alignment were essential to maintaining sound quality across the long, irregular layout.
The MUKA venue supervision system monitors equipment status and room climate, while a simple control interface allows staff to manage daily operation. Marine durability and long-term serviceability were central to the design.
